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StopTech’s Front and Rear Big Brake Kits for the 2014-15 BMW M3 and M4 are here! StopTech High Performance Big Brake Kits offer significantly improved braking performance, feel and modulation over stock systems and are available in a variety of caliper color/rotor finish options. Championship-winning StopTech big brake kits have been developed through years of racing success. These patented brake system upgrades include stiffer calipers, larger wide-annulus rotors, higher friction pads, stainless steel braided lines and all of the necessary mounting hardware and brackets to complete the job. With stiffer components and patented heat management technology, all StopTech High Performance Brake Kits provide shorter stopping distances, better brake modulation, firmer pedal feel and less brake fade for stronger, more reliable performance on and off the track.

All kits, as well as the complete line of StopTech braking systems and components are available through authorized motorsports distributors and performance automotive aftermarket retailers today. For more information, visit StopTech at http://www.stoptech.com/ and be sure to follow StopTech and Centric on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and YouTube for all the latest StopTech and Centric Parts news.

In the December 2014 issue of AutoBild Magazine, the editors rounded up several big brake kits from some of the biggest names in aftermarket braking – Brembo, AP Racing, Performance Friction, K-Sport and StopTech – to compare head-to-head.

As a test subject, the magazine chose a modified BMW M3 that was put through a series of identical tests with each BBK to determine which brake system gave the best overall performance when judged on objective and subjective criteria. The judges looked at braking distances, fade and feel among other things.

As a benchmark, AutoBild used the BMW factory “M” brakes that come stock on the car. Not surprisingly, all of the aftermarket brakes scored much better than the BMW units, except one. The Brembo system finished just behind the BMW brakes, with what the judges felt was a combination of poor performance and poor feel. At the other end of the finishing order, StopTech was named the overall winner, after scoring a perfect 5 out of 5 in every single category!

“No weaknesses came to light during the installation,” according to the editors. “On the contrary – the caliper features a cover that can be opened for the easy removal of brake pads.”

Other areas of praise were the system’s lower weight, shorter stopping distances and fade-free performance – not to mention the lower price compared to the Brembo and PFC systems. You can read the whole English translation of the article here.

We have a couple of StopTech 355mm ST40 Big Brake Kits for Audi (Mk1) TT 1.8Tin stock and priced to move! Your choice of black or red calipers with slotted rotors. Click the image above to be directed to our online store to review the product details. Please contact us by phone at 425-895-0000 or email sales@achtuning.com for that “clearance” price quote.

Monte brought us his brand new, Volkswagen (Mk6) Jetta GLI in for a few upgrades and personalization. StopTech’s “SportStop” slotted rotors and semi-metallic “Posi-Quiet” brake pads eliminate the soft pedal feel of the factory brakes while producing less brake dust. An H&R “Sport” spring kit drops the GLI 1.3″ on all 4-corners for that “Euro” stance and better handling thanks to the lower center of gravity. We wrapped up today’s appointment with the installation of 19″ Hartmann HRS6-204-GA:M wheels after mounting and balancing a set of tires sent to us from Tire Rack.

On Saturday, April 5th we had 242 European car enthusiasts gather at Pacific Raceways in preparation for the 2014 Port Townsend Cruise. Participants were encouraged to bring a minimum cash donation of $10 benefiting Seattle Cancer Care Alliance in exchange for raffle tickets. Available prizes included a set of H&R “Street Performance” coilovers, a set of H&R front and rear sway bars, a free APR ECU upgrade, a set of front and rear StopTech “Street Performance” brake pads, and some FREE services from Achtuning including TWO free wheel alignments, a free brake fluid flush, and a free oil change with tire rotation! A big “Thank you!” to our supporting vendors/sponsors – APR, H&R, and StopTech – who have thrown in so much for the sake of our European enthusiast community!! Between those 242 cars, $4915 was collected for Seattle Cancer Care Alliance!! We can’t thank you Pacific Northwest enthusiasts enough for your generosity. We hope everyone had a great time and look forward to next year’s event.

And now, our PTC2014 Raffle Winners:

* ticket #7114597 – a FREE set of H&R “Street Performance” coilovers!

* ticket #7114610 – a FREE set of front/rear H&R sway bars!

* ticket #7114463 – a FREE APR ECU upgrade!

* ticket #7114573 – a FREE set of front/rear StopTech brake pads

FREE wheel alignment #1:
* ticket #7112424

FREE wheel alignment #2:
* ticket #7112381

FREE brake fluid flush:
* ticket #7114438

FREE oil change & tire rotation:
* ticket #7114620

Winners, please contact Achtuning staff immediately and be prepared to present your raffle ticket when you come to claim your prize. Keep in mind the H&R gift certificates expire at the end of May this year so don’t wait to claim your prize!!

Are you joining us THIS SATURDAY for the 2014 Port Townsend Cruise benefiting Seattle Cancer Care Alliance?

HANG ON to those 2014 Port Townsend Cruise raffle tickets that you pick up during the 9am roll-in at Pacific Raceways tomorrow morning! You will get one raffle ticket for every $10 donation towards Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. Raffle winners will be announced the following Wednesday, April 9th, right here as well as on the Port Townsend Cruise Facebook Page so STAY TUNED!

There is a very limited opportunity available for Volkswagen (Mk5/6) owners who are buying a StopTech 355x32mm ST40 Big Brake Kit to receive a FREE StopTech Trophy caliper upgrade!

Buy the StopTech 355x32mm ST40 Big Brake Kit ($2895) and not only get our standard “FREE rear SportStop parts” (matching OE-sized discs/ pads/lines) offer, but upgrade into the baller-status Trophy caliper for FREE, too! The only catch is these Trophy calipers have very MINOR cosmetic blemishes on them. Check out these images and if you feel they are minor enough to overlook, jump on this amazing deal!! We don’t have this offer available in our online store so please call or email us for details.

The stiff 2-piece, fully-forged calipers have designated piston sizes specific to this application and provide a firmer, more responsive brake pedal that provides better brake pedal modulation. The larger 328x25mm directionally-vaned 1-piece StopTech Sport Rotors, available in slotted or drilled finishes, provide greater heat capacity and reduced brake fade. Also assisting in fade resistance and higher performance are the StopTech Street Performance Pads which have a high maximum operating temperature and high bite for responsive brakes that can be driven hard. The included StopTech braided stainless steel brake lines reduce system compliance and help provide a firmer pedal with a more immediate and better modulated response to inputs. Available and in stock today at Achtuning, these “entry level” StopTech big brake kits expand our offerings in the high performance aftermarket brake segment, covering not only the Mk5 and Mk6 VW GTI, but also certain EOS, Jetta, Beetle, and Audi A3 applications.

The weight difference between the StopTech ST-41 BBK compared to the GTI’s stock components is also worth noting:

If you are interested in one of these kits for your VW do not hesitate to contact us and schedule an install!

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